This Week’s Meal Plan | August 31-September 4

Hey guys, Happy Monday!!  Since we’re leading into a holiday weekend, might as well make the rest of the week easy with a meal plan! Monday: Cuban Picadillo Pastelillos with Salad Picadillo Recipe from Skinnytaste Tuesday: Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowls Recipe from Yellow Bliss Road Wednesday: Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs with Scalloped Potatoes and Broccoli  … Continue Reading

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Strawberry Salsa

If you’ve been following me on Instagram for awhile, you know that I am OBSESSED with my air fryer!  Seriously, best purchase ever.  I was super skeptical if I needed one or not, but I use it SO much and so do the boys – it makes frozen chicken nuggets super crispy and air fryer … Continue Reading

Weekly Meal Plan | July 20th-July 24th

Hey guys, Happy Monday!!  I’m back again with another Weekly Meal Plan! Monday: Steak Kabobs with Chimichurri + Grilled Asparagus and Peppers Recipe from Skinnytaste Tuesday: Grilled Fish with Quinoa and Green Beans Season your choice of fish with salt and pepper.  Put on sheet of heavy duty foil and put 1tbs of butter and … Continue Reading

Chili Lime Chicken with Glazed Peaches

You guys, I have never received more DMs for a recipe than when I shared this one last week in my Instagram stories!  And I get it!  Its SO easy to make, peaches are in season and its SOOOOOO freakin’ good!  I cannot however take credit for the recipe, its courtesy of Sylvia over at … Continue Reading

Weekly Meal Plan | July 6th-July 10th

Hey guys, Happy Monday!!  We’re coming back from a holiday weekend so I’m sure most of us splurged and want to get our eating back in check!  This week’s meal plan is full of healthy eats just for that reason: Monday: Grilled Pesto Chicken Couscous Bowls Recipe from Skinnytaste  Tuesday: Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps Recipe … Continue Reading

Greek Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

While I naturally lean to a lot of Italian cooking, I like to explore other cuisines as well.  One that we really love is Greek!  I’m a huge fan of lamb, hummus, gyros, all of it!  So I toyed with the idea of a Greek Meatball this weekend and I’m a HUGE fan!  They’re very … Continue Reading

Pork Tenderloin with Brussel Sprouts

Today, I’m sharing with you an easy weeknight dinner that packs some great flavor AND its healthy!  Yes, I said flavor in a pork tenderloin – it can happen!  As always, my measurements are estimates bc I don’t measure when I’m cooking – it’s just who I am! Ingredients: Pork Tenderloin (I get the 2-pack) … Continue Reading

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Cucumber Salsa

Happy Monday y’all!  Today I’m sharing an easy weeknight dinner that you can throw right on the grill in these lovely temps we’ve been having lately!  This is a lighter dish with a little kick of spice, but don’t fear bc the cucumber salsa balances it out.  Don’t worry, I won’t be one of those … Continue Reading

my life lately.

oh well, hello! yes, I have not shared a blog post since March 19th.  I’ve failed my blog readers, I know, BUT I’m bringing you this recap post to share what I’ve been up to for the past four weeks.  so without further adieu…. my life lately   a sundae surprise  pic via ursafine so … Continue Reading

2.16 / friday five

back again with this week’s friday five! best clothing buy universal thread military jacket // if you caught this week’s fitting room diaries, then you are LOVING the universal thread line at target.  if you’re not loving it, you must not have seen it yet bc its THAT good! i love the cropped silhouette of … Continue Reading